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Preface Important Notice Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors) or be totally lost.
AirLink GX Series User Guide Patents This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. This product is manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more patents licensed from InterDigital Group and MMP Portfolio Licensing. Copyright © 2013 Sierra Wireless. All rights reserved.
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Contents Introduction to the AirLink GX Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AirLink GX Series User Guide Configuring with ACEmanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Configuring with AirVantage Management Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Configuring with AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 AirLink GX Series Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 1: Introduction to the AirLink GX Series This chapter describes the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX Series device, including a description of ALEOSTM embedded software and the AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) device management platform.
AirLink GX Series User Guide Description Front Panel The front panel has the following indicators and controls: LEDs Reset Button Figure 1-1: GX Series Front Panel • LEDs – These show the device’s operating status. Each LED can be red, green, yellow or off. The LEDs are described in detail in LED Operation on page 22.
Introduction to the AirLink GX Series • Antenna Connector – This is the radio’s receive and transmit port. The device works with most cellular antennas with an SMA connector. Note: For more information on antenna connection and use, see Antenna Installation on page 18. • GPS Antenna Connector – This connects an optional GPS antenna to the device. It works with most antennas that have an SMA connector.
AirLink GX Series User Guide X-Cards The AirLink GX Series device has several optional, factory-installed, expansion cards (X-Cards) available to add more functions to the basic device. They are configurable with the ALEOS ACEmanager software and more information is available in the ALEOS Configuration User Guide. The options are: • Wi-Fi – This adds Wi-Fi capability to the device using the 802.
Introduction to the AirLink GX Series Download the applications and user guides from the Sierra Wireless AirLink Solutions web site at www.sierrawireless.com/support.
AirLink GX Series User Guide Note: ACEview requires the Microsoft .NET Framework v.2.0 and Microsoft Windows XP or later. Obtain the Microsoft .NET Framework from Microsoft at: http://www.microsoft.com. AirVantage Management Service AirLink devices can be managed with the AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) available from Sierra Wireless.
2 2: Installation and Startup This chapter shows you how to connect, install and start the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX Series device. It also describes the front panel LEDs. Also described are the optional X-Cards available from Sierra Wireless that add more functions to the basic device.
AirLink GX Series User Guide Installing the SIM Card If your mobile network operator requires it, insert a SIM card into the device before installation or connecting any external equipment or power to the device. 1) Remove the four screws attaching the cover. NOTE: When re-attaching the screws, torque them to 5 in-lb (0.6 N-m). 2) Remove the cover. 3) Slide the SIM card into the connector. Note the direction of notched corner of SIM card for proper alignment. 4) Reattach the cover.
Installation and Startup Note: If you see “No SIM or Unexpected SIM Status” in ACEmanager’s Network State section of the Status > Home tabs, the card may be missing or installed incorrectly. Figure 2-2: SIM Card Missing Message in ACEmanager Mounting the GX Series Warning: This device is not intended for use close to the human body. Antennas should be at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from the operator. Note: The device has a hardened case for use in industrial and extreme environments.
AirLink GX Series User Guide In addition to the four mounting holes on the side of the device’s body, there are four holes on the bottom plate to attach the device to a mounting surface. 62.5 mm (2.5 in) Bottom View Showing Mounting Hole Location Mounting Holes 4 Places: 5.3mm (0.2 in) Ø 22.5 mm (0.9 in) 0 0 5.2 mm (0.2 in) 136.7 mm (5.
Installation and Startup Note: If the separation is less than 0.25 wavelength, increase it to at least 0.25 wavelength (preferably greater than 0.5 wavelength) of the lowest operating frequency. • In confined spaces, a separation of 0.15 wavelength is possible, but this will result in reduced network coverage. • The recommended separation is only an approximate value for monopole or dipole type antennas.
AirLink GX Series User Guide Antenna Recommendations Note: Do not remove the diversity antenna. The diversity antenna helps the device achieve the maximum network coverage. The device works without one installed, but with reduced network coverage. Note: If the antennas are located far away from the device, keep the cables as short as possible to prevent the loss of antenna gain. Warning: The antenna should not exceed the maximum gain specified in Maximum Antenna Gain (Gain D'antenne Maximal) on page 41.
Installation and Startup Connecting the GX Series Note: Route cables so that they are protected from damage and will not be snagged or pulled on. There should be no binding or sharp corners in the cable routing. Excess cabling should be bundled and tied off. Make sure that the cables are secured so that their weight will not loosen the connector from the device over time. 1. Connect the RF antenna to the antenna connector. 2. If used, connect the GPS antenna to the GPS antenna connector. 3.
AirLink GX Series User Guide 3. Enter your user name and password. The administrator user name is user and password is 12345. Figure 2-4: ACEmanager Login Screen The ACEmanager homepage appears. Figure 2-5: ACEmanager Homepage LED Operation Power-up and Reboot On power-up or reboot, all LEDs turn red, then yellow, then green. They then go through a blinking sequence that ends with the Power LED green and all the other LEDs off.
Installation and Startup Operating Color Network LED Signal LED Activity LED — — Normal operation No power or input voltage ≥ 36VDC or ≤ 9VDC — Device is connected to nominal power and is operating normally — Device has a GPS fix Off Good signal (RSSI ≥ -85 dBm) Power LED Solid Green Network Ready— (LTE service for GX440) Flashing: Yellow (0.5 sec.) / Green (1.0 sec.) Network Ready— (No LTE service for GX440) — Flashing Green (1.0 sec. on / 0.5 sec.
AirLink GX Series User Guide Reset to factory default settings To reset the device to the factory default settings: 1. Press and hold the Reset button until all the LEDs start flashing yellow (about 30–45 seconds). See Front Panel on page 10. The device reboots. Once the reboot is complete and the LEDs resume their normal operating behavior, the reset is complete.
Installation and Startup To Contact Switch, Relay or External Device Green Wire NOTE: Pin 4 has a maximum rating of 30V, 150mA GX Series Power Connector White Wire To Vehicle Ignition (NOTE: Or to VCC if NOT connected to the ignition) Pin 4 Digital I/O (User Configurable) Pin 3 Ignition Sense Pin 2 Ground Pin 1 VCC NOTE: Colors are colors of wires on DC connector cable Red Wire Black Wire + Battery or Power Source (9 VDC to 36 VDC 12 VDC Nominal) Figure 2-6: GX Series device Power Connector Pi
AirLink GX Series User Guide Option 1 – If you want the device turned on and off when the engine is turned on and off: · Connect pin 3 to the ignition · In ALEOS, disable the Low Power Mode (Default setting is disabled) Option 2 – If you power the device from the engine’s battery and you do not want the device to drain it when the engine is turned off: · Connect pin 3 to the ignition · In ALEOS, enable the Low Power Mode and set a time delay When the ignition is turned off, the device operates at full powe
Installation and Startup It has a maximum rating of 30V and 150mA sink current. The pin is user programmed. Configuration instructions along with other information on how to use it is given in the ALEOS Configuration User Guide. One way to use pin 4 is with events reporting. In ALEOS you: 1. Create an Event. This triggers the device to act when it sees a specific input. For example, you can tell the device to do something when the pin (called digital input 1 in ALEOS) sees a digital 1.
AirLink GX Series User Guide • As a digital output, it can trigger an alarm, siren, door lock or opens a valve or a switch. Pin 4 is an open collector transistor output normally at 3.3VDC. When triggered, it is pulled to ground. The initial state of the digital output when the device is rebooted is configurable in ALEOS. 3.3 VDC +12 VDC CL+ 51 K COM Internal Pull Up NC NO Pin 4 Digital Output Pin 4 is normally at 3.
Installation and Startup • Both (AP + Client Mode) where the device can act as an AP and also use a Wi-Fi Client connection to connect to an AP The GX Series device connects as a client to a configured AP whenever the AP is available. When the AP is not available, it connects to 3G, all the while the device acts as a AP to W-Fi clients connected to the GX. See the ALEOS Configuration User Guide for details on Wi-Fi set up and use.
AirLink GX Series User Guide I/O X-Card RS-232 Port Pins 1, 2, 5 and 6 plus the ground on pin 10 provide 4-wire RS-232 communication. It also supports features like AT, TCP PAD and UDP PAD. Note: There is no connection for RI, DCD, DTR or DSR. I/O X-Card Digital I/O Input Pins Pins 3, 4, 11 and 12 are programmed in ALEOS to monitor inputs, respond to certain types of events or trigger a digital output.
3: Configuring AirLink GX Series devices This chapter shows you how to communicate with and configure the Sierra Wireless AirLink GX Series device. Connection Ports You can connect to the device’s: • USB port (Micro AB) • Ethernet port (RJ-45) • Serial port (9-pin RS-232) USB Port The USB port can be either a: • Virtual Ethernet port • Virtual serial port Drivers must be installed on the PC for it to work in either mode. They are available for download at http://www.sierrawireless.
AirLink GX Series User Guide The ACEmanager home page appears. From it you can access all of ALEOS’s configurable features. Figure 3-1: ACEmanager Home Page Configuring with AirVantage Management Service AirLink devices can be configured with the AirVantage Management Service (AVMS) from Sierra Wireless. AVMS is a cloud-based application, available from your web browser, that provides remote monitoring and configuration for any number of your AirLink ALEOS devices.
Configuring AirLink GX Series devices The AirVantage start page appears. You can now manage your device through AirVantage. Figure 3-2: AirVantage Start Page Configuring with AT Commands The device can be commanded and configured with AT commands. All the commands are listed in the ALEOS Configuration User Guide. In ACEmanager, mouse over a red AT to the left of a listing to see a popup showing the AT command for that item. Figure 3-3: Mouse over for AT command (Signal Strength Shown) Rev 2 Jun.
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4 4: AirLink GX Series Specifications 4G LTE Models (GX 440) • LTE/EV-DO (Verizon Wireless) LTE Band 13 with fallback to EV-DO Rev A 800/1900 MHz • LTE/HSPA+ (AT&T, Canada) LTE Band 17/AWS with fallback to HSPA+ 850/1900/2100 MHz 3G Models (GX 400) • EV-DO Rev A 800/1900 MHz • HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100 MHz GPS Technology • Protocols: NMEA 0183 V3.
AirLink GX Series User Guide · · · · · Email SNMP trap Relay output GPS RAP report Events protocol message to server VPN/Security • IPsec, SSL, and GRE VPN client • Up to 5 VPN tunnels • IKE encryption • Port forwarding and DMZ • Port filtering • Trusted IP • MAC address filtering Device Management • AirVantage™ Management Service cloud-based device management application • ACEManager™ device configuration utility ALEOS Application Framework • Lua language coding platform • Remote ap
AirLink GX Series Specifications Host Interfaces • 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Ethernet • RS-232 Serial port • USB V2.0 Micro-AB connector • 3 SMA antenna connectors (RF, GPS, Rx Diversity) • Support for active antenna Wi-Fi Expansion • IEEE 802.
AirLink GX Series User Guide Mechanical Specifications Weight: 397g (14 oz) 98.3 mm (3.8 in) 40.5 mm (1.6 in) 142.0 mm (5.6 in) Figure 4-1: AirLink GX Series Mechanical Specifications (Standard Device Shown) The power connector and the connector that fits it are: 38 • Tyco male 2x2P PH:3.
5 5: Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission Notice (FCC United States) Electronic devices, including computers and wireless devices, generate RF energy incidental to their intended function and are therefore subject to FCC rule and regulations. This equipment has been tested to, and found to be within the acceptable limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
AirLink GX Series User Guide 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Avis d’Industrie Canada Cet appareillage numérique de la Classe A est conforme aux normes ICES-003 et RSS-210 du Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : 1. Il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2.
Regulatory Information Maximum Antenna Gain (Gain D'antenne Maximal) The Wi-Fi X-Card may transmit simultaneously with other co-located radio transmitters within a host device, as permitted by FCC/IC multi-transmitter product procedures.The antenna gain must not exceed the limits and configurations shown in the following tables: Device Frequency Band FCC ID/IC Number N7NMC8705/ 2417C-MC8705 Standalone Collocated Standalone Collocated Cellular Band 7.5 dBi 6 dBi 4.
AirLink GX Series User Guide EU Sierra Wireless hereby declares the AirLink GX series conforms to all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. Products are marked with a CE and notified body number and can be used throughout the European community. The alert symbol indicates that usage restrictions apply.
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity made under Directive 1999/5/EC is available for viewing at the following location in the EU community. Sierra Wireless (UK) Limited Suite 5, The Hub Fowler Avenue Farnborough Business Park Farnborough, United Kingdom GU14 7JP WEEE Notice If you purchased your AirLink GX series in Europe, please return it to your dealer or supplier at the end of its life.
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Index A D ACEmanager, configuring device with, 31 AirVantage, AVMS, 14 ALEOS default user name and password, 21 description of, 12 X-Card installed, 28 Analog input voltage sensing on power connector, 26 on X-Card, 29 Antenna auxiliary receive port, 11 connection of, 21 Diversity/AUX, 11 GPS connector, 11 maximum gain, 11 receive and transmit port, 11 safe mounting, 17 separation, 18 AT commands, 33 AUX/Diversity antenna connector, 11 AVMS, 14 Default settings for device, reset to, 10 user name and passw
AirLink GX Series User Guide P U Password and user name, default, 22 Pinging device with command line prompt, 22 Power battery connection, 25 connector, measuring external voltages, 26 qualified voltage for device turn on/off, 25 stop draining battery when engine off, 25 UDP PAD, 11 Unexpected SIM status or No SIM message, 28 USB port on front panel, 11 uses of, installing drivers for, 31 User name and password, default, 22 R Receive port, backup, 11 Reset button, 10 RS-232 port on rear panel, 11 on X-
